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WORLD WEDDING TRADITIONS

Traditions are simply memories of the past, still taking root in our lives today. Surf into the net and discover how people in different countries celebrate this meaningful and special day in their lifes.

Complete the following table with the wedding traditions of the following countries.

	KENIA	CHINA	INDIA	SCOTLAND
ENGAGEMENT
DRESS
CEREMONIES
CELEBRATIONS
GIFTS

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KENYA

CHINA

INDIA

SCOTLAND

THE EDUCATIVE SYSTEM IN THE ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES

Education plays a very important role in our life. It is one of the most valuable possessions a man can get in his life. We get our knowledge of this world and life through education. Many famous discoveries would have been impossible if people were not interested in learning something.There are a lot of countries in the world. Each country has its own educational system. 

Today you'll know about the educational systems of the UK, the USA and Russia. Working in pairs, surf into the net and complete the following table:

	UK	USA	RUSSIA
Stages
Types of schools
At what time does school begin and end?
What are the school terms and holidays
Do students wear an school uniform?
What subjects are taught in Secondary?
Do these schools offer extra-curricular activities?

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- EDUCATIVE SYSTEM IN UK

- EDUCATIVE SYSTEM IN USA

- EDUCATIVE SYSTEM IN RUSSIA

FOOD AROUND THE WORLD

         Food is enjoyed all around the world. It is a part of social gatherings, given as gifts, and used to improve health. However, as you already know, food varies around the world. For example, rice and salted fish is a common breakfast in the Philippines, whereas people in Ireland may start their day with fried eggs, pork sausages and bacon, grilled tomato, some sort of potato cake and toast. 

       Now, I invite you to discover the gastronomy of some English Speaking countries.

Work with a partner.  Look for the traditional dish of each country and indicate:

1 What time of the day are they eaten?.

2 What ingredients do we need to cook them?

3 Briefly explain how they are cooked.

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UNITED KINGDOM

SOUTH AFRICA

AUSTRALIA

CANADA